Preparing for the unlimited possibilities of the metaverse
The metaverse has been a popular topic recently, but up to now, how each industry understands and defines it still differs, according to Angus Yang, senior director at Asia Pacific Telecom......»»
NASA solar sail technology passes crucial deployment test
In his youth, NASA technologist Les Johnson was riveted by the 1974 novel "The Mote in God's Eye," by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven, in which an alien spacecraft propelled by solar sails visits humanity. Today, Johnson and a NASA team are preparing.....»»
Into the belly of the rover: VIPER"s final science instrument installed
A team of engineers is preparing to integrate TRIDENT—short for The Regolith Ice Drill for Exploring New Terrain—into the belly of NASA's first robotic moon rover, VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover)......»»
Gotion preparing "comprehensive" environmental permit requests for $2.4B battery factory in Mich.
Gotion hopes to break ground in Big Rapids, Mich., later this year, or once necessary regulatory reviews are completed......»»
When will Apple release new AirPods?
While there were no major revisions to the AirPods lineup in 2023, Apple is preparing a big shakeup for this year. Headlining the updates in 2024 will be a complete overhaul of the entry-level AirPods lineup. Here’s everything we know so far......»»
10 years preparing for "Armageddon"
It's a scenario made famous by the 1998 film "Armageddon": an asteroid is spotted on a collision course with Earth, and experts scramble to plan a space mission to rendezvous with the asteroid and mitigate the danger. It's classic science fiction, bu.....»»
Amazon bails on Roomba, homeOS possibilities, & more smart home news on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts dive into Amazon's failed Roomba acquisition, SwitchBot's new hub, and what homeOS could be used for.HomeKit Insider PodcastAfter months of regulator inquisition, Amazon has forgone its lates.....»»
Apple ‘preparing’ to buy AI startup with advanced privacy tech to bolster Apple Vision Pro
Sources indicate Apple plans to acquire Brighter AI, a German AI startup specializing in anonymizing face and license plate data. Apple aims to use this acquisition to enhance privacy features on Apple Vision Pro, 9to5Mac is told. Apple may be consid.....»»
Fantastical for visionOS makes Apple Vision Pro a real productivity machine on day one
Flexibits wasted no time preparing the Fantastical experience for Apple Vision Pro. Michael Simmons, the mind behind the best calendar app, said over the summer that taking advantage of Apple’s Vision Pro developer sessions “helped us start think.....»»
Fans preserve and emulate Sega’s extremely rare ‘80s “AI computer”
Prolog-based Japanese education hardware sported an early touch-panel, speech synthesizer. Enlarge / "Expanding the Possibilities.....with Artificial Intelligence" (credit: SMS Power) Even massive Sega fans would be forg.....»»
Apple is putting a giant Vision Pro on top of the cube for launch [Gallery]
Update February 1, 2024: Above is the final product, via Tim Cook on Twitter Ahead of Vision Pro’s launch on Friday, Apple has started preparing its retail stores for the festivities. In particular, Apple appears to be working a dramatic ove.....»»
10 best time travel movies of all time, ranked
The best time travel movies, from About Time to Back to the Future, explore entertaining possibilities as characters move through the past, present, and future......»»
Google could be preparing a major Bluetooth upgrade for Android 15
Code hidden in the latest Android beta suggests that Bluetooth Auracast could make its debut in Android 15......»»
Raspberry Pi is preparing for an IPO in London for likely more than $500M
CEO says firm will "keep doing the same stuff," at least "while I'm in charge." Enlarge / Is it not a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt for so small a thing? So small a thing! (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
New Hue lights, Qi2 devices, and Apple Vision Pro home potential on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about smart home possibilities for Vision Pro, Philips Hue's new lights, & check out some Qi2 chargers.HomeKit Insider PodcastBefore we get into the news, your hosts can't help but talk about Ap.....»»
Tesla to build new model in 2025, report claims
Tesla is looking to launch a new electric car model in mid-2025, a new report claims. Tesla is preparing to build a new electric car model in 2025, and it might be a banger. According to Reuters, which cites four people familiar with the matter.....»»
Residential Architect: Work, Salaries, Jobs, Education, and Ethics
Residential architects design residential buildings, including private homes, apartment complexes, and townhouses. The key responsibilities of a residential architect include meeting with clients, developing initial designs, preparing detailed plans,.....»»
How AI Can Help Humans Become More Human
We need to focus not just on what we want AI to be, but who we want to be. The beginning of a new year is a great time to imagine new possibilities, both for ourselves and for the world. And this year, as Sam Altman put it while acc.....»»
Learn for life with StackSkills Unlimited, on sale for $40
Save over 90% on lifetime access to StackSkills Unlimited at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: Through Jan. 28, you can get lifetime access to 1,000+ online courses through StackSkills Unlimited on sale for $39.97. That's over 90% in savings.Even thoug.....»»
In-store Apple Vision Pro demos: What to expect when you walk in
The Apple Vision Pro may be the first product that Apple actually has to pitch to consumers in some time. The reported in-store setup shows what the company is preparing. Most people have probably stepped foot in an Apple Store at least once. T.....»»
Verizon Pushes New Round of Price Increases on Older Unlimited Plans
Verizon needs its customers to leave their old plans behind and adopt their newest, most expensive, and (arguably) worst unlimited plans. Because folks likely aren’t willing to do that without being forced, because again, those plans (called my.....»»